How does 2 Chronicles 25:2 define doing what is right in God's eyes? Setting the Scene 2 Chronicles 25:2: “And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.” Right Action, Divided Heart • “Did what was right” = outward obedience—he followed the prescribed worship, kept national order, listened (at first) to prophetic counsel. • “Not wholeheartedly” = inward reluctance—his motives were mixed, his loyalty wavering, his faith conditional. • Scripture’s lesson: God measures righteousness by the heart as well as the deed (1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 4:23). What Counts as Doing Right in God’s Eyes? • Obedience that springs from love, not mere duty (Deuteronomy 6:5; John 14:15). • Consistency that endures under pressure (Galatians 6:9). • Integrity that refuses compromise with idolatry or worldly alliances (2 Corinthians 6:16-17). • Humility that welcomes correction from God’s word and His messengers (Isaiah 66:2; James 1:22). Wholeheartedness Highlighted Elsewhere • Deuteronomy 10:12-13 — serve the LORD “with all your heart and with all your soul.” • 1 Kings 8:61 — “Let your heart be wholly devoted to the LORD our God.” • Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” • Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Amaziah’s Mixed Example • Early triumph: obeyed the prophet, dismissed mercenaries (25:7-10). • Later failure: worshiped Edomite idols (25:14-16). • Outcome: initial right actions undone by half-hearted loyalty; he died under conspiracy (25:27). • Takeaway: partial devotion cannot secure lasting blessing. Living the Lesson Today • Examine motives—ask whether obedience flows from affection for Christ (2 Corinthians 13:5). • Guard the heart—daily Scripture intake and prayer keep affections anchored (Psalm 119:11). • Reject partial measures—surrender every sphere of life to His authority (Romans 12:1-2). • Persevere—continue “steadfast, immovable” so that good works remain “in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). In 2 Chronicles 25:2, “doing right” is defined not merely by correct actions but by a heart wholly aligned with the LORD—anything less falls short of His righteous standard. |
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